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DO NOW Copy down these writing tips!

Journal 16. DO NOW Copy down these writing tips!. · Avoid run-on sentences they are hard to read. · Don't use no double negatives. · Verbs has to agree with their subjects. · No sentence fragments. · Proofread carefully to see if you any words out.

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DO NOW Copy down these writing tips!

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  1. Journal 16 DO NOWCopy down these writing tips! · Avoid run-on sentences they are hard to read. · Don't use no double negatives. · Verbs has to agree with their subjects. · No sentence fragments. · Proofread carefully to see if you any words out. · Never, ever use repetitive redundancies. · Avoid commas, that are not necessary. · And don't start a sentence with a conjunction. · Don't overuse exclamation marks!!!!! · Avoid un-necessary hyphenation. · Last but not least, avoid cliches like the plague.

  2. Body Paragraphs Class Notes 23 • The body paragraphs are the core of your paper. • They provide the evidence and support for your opinion.

  3. Body Paragraphs • Strong body paragraphs are logically organized and contain clearly linked details. • Each of your 3 body paragraphs will include: • a topic sentence (idea!) • 3 supporting details

  4. DRAPES • What can I use as supporting details? Use DRAPES! • DRAPES builds details and elaboration in your writing

  5. D – Dialogue/Quote from someone in authority R – Rhetorical question A – Analogy P – Personal Experience E – Example S – Statistic

  6. Peer Edits Introduction Checklist: • Does the opening sentence draw you in? • Are there general details about the subject? • Is the thesis located at the end of the introduction? • Does the thesis include an opinion and 3 supporting ideas? • Is the thesis strong? Conclusion Checklist: • Is there a counterargument? • Is there a rebuttal? • Does the author provide a summary of the ideas? • Is there a final thought?

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